Name of alleged car thief revealed
A 29 year old has fronted court after he allegedly stole a LandCruiser Prado and got it bogged on a cane farm in Mackay before being arrested by police.
Police & Courts
Man charged after allegedly bogging stolen car in cane field
An alleged car thief has been arrested on a cane farm outside Mackay after a quick-thinking farmer spotted a vehicle looking out of place.
Witness to alleged Mother’s Day Maccas assault vanishes
A trial to determine whether a man choked his ex in front of their two children on Mother’s Day has fallen over after a key witness was a no show.
‘Disgrace’: Mobility scooter drink driver balanced goon sack, wine glass
A man was caught driving on the highway with a goon bag on board and glass in hand just weeks after trying to steal a police car and throwing coffee on an officer in hospital.
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Man allegedly caught with $1m worth of heroin
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Cup winning horse trainer charged with assault after casino incident
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Accused baby murderer to make freedom bid
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Beach stabbing charge upgraded to attempted murder
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Woman pushes for $263k payout over car park pothole
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How mother who spat on three cops avoided going to jail
A young mother will not have to spend any time behind bars after she spat on three regional police officers who were only trying to help. See why
Killer driver’s shocking criminal and traffic history exposed
Prior speeding, dangerous driving and a cancelled licence. The shocking criminal and traffic history of the driver whose deadly actions claimed the life of traffic controller Brendan Moreland can now be revealed.
‘Run little girl’: Man learns fate over bizarre Wi-Fi rampage
A man completely trashed a regional home in a bizarre rampage over Wi-Fi. And his weeping mum says her life has been “hell” since he fell into drugs. Read the latest
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